Description

Palliative Care Workshop

April 15, 2026 / 9:00 am - 11:30 am

Approved for 1.5 Nursing Contact Hours

Join us for a unique learning opportunity as we explore issues and lessons learned in delivering community-based palliative care services. 

Hear from national expert Constance Dahlin, MSN, ANP- BC, ACHPN, FPCN, FAAN. Co-Director of the Palliative APRN Externship. Ms. Dahlin is Co-Director of the Palliative APRN Externship; PhD in Palliative Care, Master of Science, and Graduate Certificate; consultant to the Center to Advance Palliative Care; and a Palliative Nurse Practitioner for Salem Hospital. 

Constance will lend her knowledge of Palliative Care services on a National and State level. Providing guidelines and practical tools and resources. A Panel of Agencies will share their experiences and programs.

Location: Salmon Health & Retirement, The Willows and Whitney Place at Medway, 44 Willow Pond Circle, Medway, MA 02053

Agenda:

9:00 am - 10:30 am Palliative Care in the Community

Presenter: Constance Dahlin, MSN, ANP- BC, ACHPN, FPCN, FAAN

This presentation offers a snapshot of the current environment of community based palliative care in the nation and Massachusetts.

• Learn about the current environment of community based palliative care in Massachusetts
• Understand the defining characteristics of palliative care, primary palliative care, and specialty palliative care.
• Explore and categorize the various factors and considerations that are essential for the effective development of community-based palliative care programs (Needs Assessment, Mission & Visions, Metrics, Clinical Model)
• Identify potential tools and Resources

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Palliative Care Panelists: Will share their experiences and programs

Price: Member $99 Non-members $150